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Coding contest shows how big data can improve health care
IDG News Service - A recent coding competition in the Boston area brought together IT professionals, medical workers and others with an interest in health IT to show how data analytics can improve health care.
www.computerworld.com
A Conversation with Geisinger Health System's David Ledbetter
BioArray News editor Justin Petrone caught up with David Ledbetter, CSO of Geisinger Health System, at the recent Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting held in Charlotte, NC, to discuss the future of CMA as a first-tier test, classifying findings of uncertain significance, and more.
www.genomeweb.com
More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm
Title: More Mental Health Care Urged for Kids Who Self-Harm Category: Health News Created: 5/25/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/25/2012 12:00:00 AM
www.medicinenet.com
Scientists Warn of Increased Nuclear Radiation Risks
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Recent news reports and scientific reviews warn that nuclear radiation exposure is more serious than we believed. Just recently, the UK Guardian published an article titled, "Fukushima ...
finance.yahoo.com
Emergency plan unveiled for major push against polio
May 25, 2012 (CIDRAP News) – Saying recent major gains in the fight against polio are at risk, global health groups yesterday announced an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to try to eradicate the disease by driving it out of its last three strongholds: Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
Roaches and mold cost passing grades at 5 Knox restaurants
Three of the five Knoxville area restaurants that failed their most recent health inspections had roaches.
www.wate.com
Health Scare Could Drive Sir Alex Ferguson Into Early Retirement, Dave Whelan Says
Sir Alex Ferguson could turn the 2012-13 season into a months'-long farewell tour. The Manchester United manager is contemplating retiring in a year's time due to a recent health scare, according to ESPN. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, a close friend of Ferguson's, broke the news that the 70-year-old might accelerate his departure schedule. It was thought that Ferguson planned to continue as United ...
www.nesn.com
Nuclear radiation exposure more serious than previously believed
Recent news reports and scientific reviews warn that nuclear radiation exposure is more serious than we believed. Just recently, the UK Guardian published an article titled, "Fukushima reactor shows radiation levels much higher than thought."
www.news-medical.net
Health News: Looming Supreme Court ruling on reform promises summer of debate
Republicans in Congress are debating what to do in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling expected next month. The summer forecast is for a new debate on health reform.
www.oregonlive.com
Higher prices from providers drive health care cost increases
“The quantity or intensity of services” is less a factor than higher prices from hospitals, doctors and other providers, a national study finds.
www.newsobserver.com
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